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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
In a Nutshell.

The Pauper Pension Bill simply de-
clared that any man who had his
name on the army rolls, NO matter for
how short . time, and is now willing
confess himself pauper, should
receive $l2 q month from the Govern.
ment. Whether the dependence, real
or alleged, In the result of what he did
in the army or out Of it, or whether
1t came about through laziness, inn
providence or misconduct of any kind,
made no difference. Worthy or un-
worthy, any man willing to confess
himself dependent was to have a pen
sion. The bill, if it had become a law,
would have swollen the present enor-
nous pension list, amounting to $75,-
wv, ,eU0 u year, to $3.50, ,OO0. 900 year,
aud perhaps more, and there is no
question st all but that the greater
part of this increase would have gone
into the hands of those having no
righteous claim to any part of it, or
any pensions whatever.
Whether the President did right in
vetoing it, the uDprejudiced reader
may decide for himself.-TEx.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

the trade dollar is at last to be re.
deemed In payment of dues to the
United States or in exchange for stand
ard dollars. There are believed to be
about 7,O00, 900 of them that will be
presented. The time for redemption
ia limited to six months. The trade
dollar was originally coined for pur-
pose Of foreign trade, and was given q
limited legal tender quality in this
country. but it was long since deprived
of the legal tender quality. and has
ceased to serve the purposes for which
it was designed. The total number
coined was 35.O75. 1924. OF this number
%. 9.OO4, ,O04 were exported, 1900, 600
were probably taken abroad by Chi
nese returning to their homes, and
500, 600 were remelted in the United
States mints. AS 2.074, ,s12 are report.
ed by the custom house to have been
brought back into the United States,
it is estimated by the Director of the
Mint that the number at present In
this country is 1926. 1872.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co. Iowa, tells the following remarka-
BILE story, the truth of which is vouch-
ed for by the residents of the town :
am IS years old, have been troub-
led with kidney complaint and lame
ness for many years could not dress
myself without help. Now I am free
from all pain and soreness, and am
able to do all my own hOusework. 1
owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, and re-
moved completely all disease and pain.
Try bottle, only so c., at Reeds
drug store,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
A Seed to.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE Presi-
dent has vetoed The bill sppropriatiug q
seed for the drouth stricken portion OF
Texas. The glst of the Presidents
letter stating his reasons for vetoing
the bill is that it is n bad precedent,
fosters dependency on the Govern.
ment, thereby destroying our sturdi-
ness of character, and he believes such
charity, where it is really needed,
should come from voluntary contri.
buttons, as the Indulgence OF such
kindly sentiment tends to strengthen
the bonds of brotherhood. The peo.
pie should support the Government,
not the Government the people.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
ATWATER.
Correspondence

NOETc>pOuuCuCC
Mr.. J. Nj. White and wife have gone
to Sewickly, Pa, to make visit of
two or three months with his brother.
Miss Alice Parker was at Cleveland
last week to attend the wedding of her
neice, daughter of T. G. Atwater of
that place. and Mr.. Worthington. The
young couple will settle in Kentucky.
MissJesse Stockburgsr returned last
Saturday evening from a weeks visit
in Alliance.
Miss Lou, StOckburger has gone to
Pittsburg to make u three weeks visit
to her mother.
Miss Mary Bingham, of Ellsworth,
has been visiting her cousin in this
town.
Mr.. Aaron Porter has bought forty
acres of the Mr.. Hershey farm,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

THE following paragraph from the
pen of Colonel Hawkins, editor of the
Cincinnati Telegram, and one of the
best soldiers sent out from Ohio, indi-
Gates the feeling of the men who did
the fighting, toward the psuper PEN
sion bill:
Smash that extravagant pension bill.
The soldiers who did the fighting don't
want to be placed in the pauper cate.
CORY, and the camp followers don't
deserve any consideration.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

THE New York Commissioner of
Labor Statistics, in his report to the
Legislature, says that in 1885 there
were % strikes in the State, and that
iH 1885 the number was 800, showing
an enormous increase of labor strike
as compared with the previous year.
There were more than six labor dis.
turbances Of some sort for every work
ing day during the year 1886. The
Commissioner has been able in only
fifty eight of the 800 strikes to ascer-
tain the cost of these strikes and in
these fifty.eight strikes he sets down
the cost to employers and employed at
the round sum of $4,000, 900.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
An exchange observes that the most

powerful king is working; the lazi-
est, shir king; the leanest, thin king;
the most thirsty, drinking; the sly
est, win-king; the best liked by ladies,
tai king; the most humiliating, sin.
king; the !: ost stern," spanking :;
the most necessary, ba king the most
lovely, spar king; the most optical,
loo king; the most vibrating, sha.
king; and the most despised is snea-
king
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
Great Storm.

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb. 2l.-The late
storm extended all over the eastern
side of the Rocky Mountain range
from British Columbia to New Mexi.
CO, and descended from the mountains
to the plains with great force, reach
ing rs far east as Central Nebraska.
It was the worst in the history of the
country. The wind was fierce and
the driving snow was mixed with
dry sand and earth, forming o COM
pound which neither man nor beast
could stand. Cattle on the plains are
buried alive. and at least 25 per cent.
of them destroyed. Trains were de-
layed and telegraph lines damaged.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

COLUMBUS, O., Feb 2I.-The Grand
Opera House. one of the oldest land
marks of the city, burned down at
midnight. "A Brave Woman Com
pany" was to open there tonight, and
their entire properties are lost. Bert
with the smoke, and is In q serious
condition. The adjoining building of
the State Journal was in constant dan
ger of being burned out. Loss $50, 900,
fully covered by insurance. The total
damage, including loss of business,
will not be less than SIS, 900. Origin
of fire unknown.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
THE President on Thursday last sent

The President on Thursday last sent
the name of Col. W. w. Armstrong
to the Senate. to be Postmaster at
Cleveland. This is as it should be.
Mr.. Armstrong has labored in the
Democratic vineyard for 10. these
many years, and he deserves this rec
ognition at the hands of Democratic
administration. We congratulate you
Colonel. "may you live long and
prosper"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
The Vetoed Pension Bill.


In the few places where the Presi-
dents action in vetoing the dependent
pension bill is seriously criticized it is
that he has done something
which will prevent the deserving SOL
dier who was wounded in battle or
by disease from receiving
any assistance from the government
which he served in the most arduous
and psrilous capacity. Nothing could
be further from the truth or more RI
diculous. There are laws already in
force under which soldiers of the late
war who sustained any injury, even
the slightest, either in field or camp,
may secure pensions simply by apply
ing at the bureau. Pensions are given
for more than one hundred and TWEEN.
ty five causes, including every posi-
BILE ill that q soldier or his dependent
relatives could suffer. But the vetoed
bill was not intended to cover these
deserving cases. It was passed for the
express purpose Of bringing within
the pale Of pension legislation thou
sands Of men who never sustained an
injury Of any kind in the service, men
who probably never saw the enemy,
men who never got south Of the Ohio
river, men who never fired gun, as
thousands of enlisted troops did not,
and men who, having enlisted for
three months. perhaps when the war
was already over, receiving big boun.
ties and incurring no hardships, may
now be suffering from any of the ills
which flesh is heir to, but net one OF
which is properly traceable to their
brief military. service.
Pumping up tears In behal of the
deserving soldier is therefore entirely
out of place in this instance. The sol.
dier who lOsta little finger or contract
ed q chronic case of stomach.
ache in the field can secure y pension
by applying for it. No new law is
necessary for him. All he need do is
ask and he will receiye. The vetoed
bill was intended to cover the cases OF
those who made no pretense that they
were injured in the service. It was
designed to give pensions to men who
are poor or who want them, Itthrew
down the bars and leveled all distinc
tious between the honored veteran
bearing wounds received in his coun.
try's defense and the mere pretender
and vagabond who, growing weary OF
supporting himself, asks the govern
ment to do it for him. The country,
and especially the soldiers who saw
service, are not prepared to wipe out
the distinctions which existing laws
make on this subject.-GChicago Her
aid.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 AT 1850 this
morning the jury In the Unger MUIR
der trial. who have been locked up
over night, sent q message to Judge
Barrett that they could not agree upon
a verdict.
Captain Unger murdered his part
ner, Bohle, in the sausage making bu-
sjness, and shipped his mutilsted body
to Baltimore in trunk. Self-defense
is claimed by Unger. He has an hon
orable war record, having commanded
q vessel,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

A DISPATCH from Washington an
nounces that Senator Harrison, who
has just returned from Indiana, not
only does not show any disposition to
fight the election Of Judge Turpie to
his seat, but, on the other hand, very
gracefully accepts the situation, and
regards the election 40 legal and bind
ing. As Mr.. Harrison 10 the one
chiefly interested, this puts an end to
all the Republican bluster from Indi.
ana in his behalf"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
Gas af Niles,

NILES, O., Feb. 17.-(ias was struck
here last night at depth of 300 feet
There is 100 pounds to the squals inch
pressure. this morning. The Falcon
frodand Nail company are already
burning it under their boilers. Indi-
cations are favorable TOR gusher.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24
SEED POTATOESl
SPoOI~LI5' oU NuIIBIIts grOWn tne past
season. Ii you want good
SMALL FRUIT PLANTS.
Look AT THESE PRICES

Qnince and Apricot Trees at low prices.
Save your money bv giving us your orders
before March 10. and be sure OF getting Trees
true to name.
Niagara Grape Vines. l year. 60c each two
years. 75c each Other varieties from Sc 10
81 20 each
ornamsntal Tree. and shrubs, Garden Drills
and ultivatDrs.
Come and see us.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-02-24

T0H PAINTING OF ALE KTNna
- sRsespsly aad s'sSS sxesAtaa.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
Board of Supervisors.

MONDAY, August /, 1887.
4 full Board met at 10 NJ. A COM
1nunication was received from f. NJ.
Smith, relating to building bridge near
New Hope read and filed The claim of
G. 7. Boyd for 81 Il Justices fees was
allowed.
The King Iron Bridge Company COM
municdted with the Board relative to an
extension of time in which to make and
execute bond for the construction and re-
pairs of Folsom bridge. Ten days time
was granted.
A communication was received stating
that operations had commenced again in
the Hill Top mine. 1t was referred to the
attorney Of the Board.
Mr.. McMullen moved that the Clerk be
instructed to communicate with the Board
of Supervisors of San Joaquin county and
send them copy of the McMullen resolu-
ton, recently passed, aud inform them
that II they will proceed in the matter this
Board would be in perfect accord. Lost
The request of the Assessor for an addi-
tional deputy was considered and filed.
On motion, Mr.. Finley, Commissioner
for Road District No. 3, was granted leave
of absence for 80 days from the State.
As a Board of Swamp Land Commits
sioners, warrant No. 200, for $l31 80, in
favor Of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company, on s. L. d. No. 407, was can
celled, and warrant No. 212, for $121 30
was issued in lieu thereof. Warrant No
2l1, on =. L. d. No. 407, was granted in
favor OF the RECORD UNION for SO.
The Board adjourned until this morning
at 10 A. ~
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
The RIGHT Kind of Talk.

A spirited citizen writing to the RECORD
UNION says: Your paper is right about
the exhibition building and grounds near
the depot This fall and winter will see
this accomplished as the Park Committee
are going after this at once. Your editorial
of Saturday morning on the immigration
of this coming season is right, and l would
90 further and reach every soul coming
into the State, and make him think before
he concluded positively to settle elsewhere
Two-thirds of this immigration is coming
through Sacramento, and great work
should be done. 1t will be to the eyerlast-
ing shame OF our citizens and of our part
of the State if they do not stir themselves
and give us Q boom next year through the
efforts put forth this season. l am enthu-
siastic over this question, for | have been
lately into Southern California, and be-
came imbued with the same spirit that has
made it what it is, and have returned filed
with admiration for the men of Southern
California, md over the land and great
possibililiesof Northern California. Ex-
cuse all this, but my blood is up"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
hFetropolitan Theater.

Gnletts dramatic company presented his
play, Held by the Enemy" last night to
a crowded house. 1t is a charming drama,
strong IN the emotional and crisp and witty
in the comedy parts The first act was
lost to most of the audience because the
" late brigade did not get into its seats
for twenty minutes after the curtain was
drawn. The last scene of the last act was
marred because some of the audience in
the gallery thought it imperative that they
should reach the outer air before the drop
fell. Much of the good effect of the drama
was lost because some of the leading char
acters mistake low tones for intensity or
naturalness or wit Miss Dillon and Mr..
Miller, for instance, more than half the
time could not be heard by those back of
the front row. Others of the troupe were
clearly and distinctly heard by the remot-
est person in the auditorium, proving that
the fault was not in the acoustics of the
house. Aside from this low speaking by
three of the company, the play was admir-
ably presented. The company is capital
one, well balanced, aud every person in it
Is thOrOughlV competent
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
Rich in GOphers.

The accommodating ex-Sheriff of Yolo
county, r. II. Beamer, is nearly bankrupt
over little thoughtless speculation in
gopher scalps. He is the happy posssessor
week he conceived the idea of flooding this
pasture for the double purpose of benefit
ing the clover and for the determination of
gophers. To make the matter interesting
he placed bounty of nickel on scalps of
the rodents, and told neighbours boy to
do his best. The offer leaked out, and to
his surprise hundred boys were on hand
for twenty-four hours, and when the
slaughter ceased the ex-officials hair was
several shades lighter, and his scalp girdle
contained ,307 souvenirs of the chase. He
says the boys of Woodland have a corner
on nickels ROW
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
~ The Fire Department MIDDLE.

While both parties to the diffiulty grow
ing out of the recent action of the Fire
Commissioners were quite active yesterday
there was no serious clash of authority
Yesterday Director Slater met Chief
Sullivan upon street, and demanded the
surrender of the buggy used by the Chief.
The latter denied his authority, refused to
recognize the acts of the = sck-room meet
ing" and told Mr.. Slater to go to Court il
he wished to secure any of the city prop
erty in his (Sullivan's) hands. Although
there was a fire alarm in the afternoon. the
companies did not get into action and no
conflict of authority occurred. Both sides
are confident, and the Courts will soon be
called upon to decide the exciting issues.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
BYRON HOT SPRINGS,
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,

ON LINE OF SOUTHERN OVERLAND
" road; take 80 A. ~ or 2:f5 P. y train via
Port Costa. Hotel carriages meet every train.
Natural hot salt, hot sulphur AID hot mud
baths, and various springs of raIneral wa ers
for drinking purposes, pleasant and health
Diabio' range; hotel aecomrnodaficEs unex.
oelled; table and rooms frsi-elass. Postal, EEK
press and telegraph communication direct. Fol-
the cure of rheumatism, asthma, eatarIh, ne1-
ralgia sciatica, govt, kidney and liver troubles
blood and skin disorders, and many other Com
plants, these waters are unsurpassed, as hun
dreds of cures viii attest. Circulars sent OF
application. Address.
Z. E. MEAD Proprietor,
jyn-islm Byron, Cal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

w. II. Sherburn, auctioneer, will sell at
1890 \. NJ. to-day, at public auction, at bis
wareroonls, 323 K street. the following arti-
Giles: Rep parlor set, black walnut marble
top bedroom SET, ash bedroom suite, oak
bedroom suite, two cottage suites, two bed
lounges, two other lounges, two new Dang
| Ter vapor stoves, extra bureaus, chairs,
| four Brussels cal pets, two second hand car
pets crockery, glass and tinware, chromos
and other pictures, and other articles.
Bell & Co. will sell at their salesroom
tomorrow morning, large lot of house.
| hold goods, removed to salesroom for con-
venience. Also, 60 sets of silver-plated
forks, spoons, etc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

/ from various counties. A committee on
Ieves was appointed, to report August I'd.
Upon motion, the committee was Instructed
TO attend the meeting at. Oakland to -day.
and report the advisability OF Sacramento
becoming q member of that ho1,-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
Stock Rance
FOR SALE!

Containing $500 acres, 22 miles from
Cottonwood. Has Is miles of wire fence; well
water; place furnishes feed for 2,5oO head of
stock, with outside range; IS head OF Durham
Cattle; Is head of Horses; a Jack, that cost
$1,000; all Farming Tools, Plows Wagons,
Moving Machines, etc Dwelling, Barn, out
> houses, etc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

No. 236. S26,5O0-336 acres on Merritt
Island, Yolo county; 500 trees, 100 acres of
alfalfa, producing 4 crops per annum (4O acres
produces $50 sacks alfalfa seed), with seven
tons OF hay per acre, at S. per ton net all farm
ing tools, farm wagons, new spring wagon;
all furniture in the house; 6 horses, 81 milk
cows, 20 heifers. There is a good dwelling;
barn 4Sx72 This is a number one place for a
dairyman. Steamer landing near the place,
where all products can be shipped at low
rates.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

PIANOS If you want the best, buy the
Chickering. a fresh shipment of the new
style - K upright Just coming in. L. K.
Hammer sole agent, No. $40 street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
MARRIED
DIED.

Sacramento, August lat the residence of his
aunt Mrs. Henry Grice, Joseph NJ. Warmsley,
native of Camsnehe, Iowa, 26 years, emonthE
and days.
Friends aud acquaintance are respectfully in
yited to attend the funeral. which viii take
place at Church between Gait and Elliott. San
Joaquin county, Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock.
Sacramento, August Ida J., wife of Louis
Purkins nativeo Illinois, Is years, 6months
and IA days
Funeral nriYatel
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

IL you want the very best piano and al
the same time the most durable. buy only
the Mathushek piano, the only solid iron
frame piano with the tuning pins pushed
in. See them at Cooper's Music Store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

DECORATIVE ART RECEPTION, at Domestic
Rooms, No. S31 J street, corner of Ninth,
August ID, Sd, 4th, 5th and 9th. All are
invited The Art Work exhibited is done
on the Domestic" Sewing Machine. Com
petent operators are in charge.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

SALT RHEUM, with its intense itching and
burning. is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla
Many who were formerly severe sufferers
have reason to thank " the peculiar medi.
cine for cures effected.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

c. ScHAEFER & Co. have opened an estab-
lishment at AIS J, as dealers in pure old
California and imported wines. They will
also deal in liquors, ale, porter, lager beer.
Fine sample and club rooms are connected
with the house. Mr.. Schaefer, who is well
known to our people, invites the public to
call
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

A popular variety of fourth -hand-al
aces.-Merchant TrdUeier
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02
Ell MONTE HOTEL.
nH1s POPULAR MOUNTAIN g

THIs POPULAR MOUNTAIN Eaeu-a
4 Resozt is located in the xl
Town o2 sisson, at the foot Of 10
Mount Shasta, on the line 60
the California and Oregon Railroad. AE trains
stop at this House ior Meals.
Rooms all nicely furnished.
The table is supplied with the best the market
affords.
zs Finest of WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS.
ETC., at the bar.
j. f. MCDOWELL, Proprietor,
formerly of the BATES HOUSE. indianapolis.
Ind. tt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

THE California Market, IL K street, will
open on August 4th.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

The best Place c4lraia hive your printing doas.
A. ]. Johnston & Cos go St, Sacramento, Cat